Published in Cairo by AL-AHRAM established in 1875
Abu Simbel lights up
FOR THE FIRST time since the salvage of the magnificent Abu Simbel temples from certain inundation after the construction of the High Dam was completed in 1971, cruisers on Lake Nasser and tourists flying to the area will soon be able to enjoy a Sound and Light show at the famous monuments of Ramses II and the most beloved of his many wives, Nefertari. Nevine El-Aref updates the progress being made
The first true scholarly traveller
The Reverend Richard Pococke was an exceptional individual who produced a truly remarkable record of his journeys. Jill Kamil looks at the wealth of material he left on Egypt
